Faye Y. Sheets (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Faye Yvonne Sheets, daughter of Jess and Myrtle Massey Lowery, was born September 8, 1923, near Grovespring, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Christian Health and Rehabilitation Center South, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety years, three months, and seven days.
On February 1, 1943, she was united in marriage to Clifford Andrew Sheets, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford, on August 11, 2005; an infant son, Larry Don Sheets; four brothers, Otis, Earl, Sherman, and Herman; and three sisters, Opal, Lela, and Jewel.
Faye is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Janell and Bill Owens, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Gary and Betty Sheets, of Lebanon, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Terri, Tammi, Teresa, Jeff, Jason, Kayla, and Stephanie; nine great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Jo Lowery, of Cabool, Missouri; four brothers-in-law, Stanley Sheets, and his wife, Darlene, of the State of Washington, Kenny Sheets, and his wife, JoAnn, John Sheets, and his wife, Rosie, and Mike Sheets, all of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Kay Cruz, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Lou Bales, of Sullivan, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Grovespring community. After she and Clifford were married, they made their home in Lebanon, and lovingly raised their children. Faye was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, and also worked in the housekeeping department at Munger Moss Motel, Dream Village, and Shepherd Hills Motel for a number of years. Later, after retiring, she would babysit her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Faye made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a charter member of Union Mission Church. She was actively involved in many capacities within the church for as long as her health allowed.
She enjoyed planting beautiful flowers and was very gifted at growing African Violets, which were her favorite. She was an excellent cook and would often prepare meals for all of her family on Sunday’s and holidays. Her family was always central in her life and she was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She liked talking on the telephone and enjoyed visiting with her friends. She was a sweet, soft spoken lady with a heart of gold. She never met a stranger and could easily visit with anyone.
Faye was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her ninety years.
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